Daniel Zarate Lustre

Daniel Zarate Lustre is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, sleep problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue. He also helps those wrestling with life purpose and other life changes. Daniel practices in both English and Spanish.

He starts from the view that clients know their own story and carry strengths that matter. Sessions focus on clear steps people can use between meetings. Daniel keeps conversations direct and practical so people can make steady progress toward their goals.

Daniel draws on several therapy styles to match a person’s needs. Client-Centered Therapy is used to follow the person’s lead and build on what already works. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. He also uses Psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns rooted in past relationships and Solution-Focused techniques to set short-term, achievable goals.

In session he listens for patterns that cause stress or isolation and then works with the person to try out new ways of coping. He pays attention to practical problems like sleep, money worries, or caregiver stress. Conversations often include specific tools, small experiments to try between sessions, and time to review what helped.

People reach out for help with midlife shifts, questions about purpose, or persistent anxiety. Daniel aims to provide a straightforward, action-oriented approach that supports clearer thinking and gradual change.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's priorities. Online sessions using this approach let the therapist respond to what matters most that day and build on existing strengths. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small experiments. In virtual sessions CBT tools often include worksheets, behavioral experiments, and planning practical steps to try between meetings.

Choosing an approach is part of the work together. Daniel will discuss goals and preferences early on and suggest approaches that fit those aims. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve during therapy.

The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and making it easier to have a shorter check-in when needed. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Many people find that virtual sessions let them attend more consistently and try out tools between meetings without changing their routine.